Love takes centre stage

Romeo and Juliet, Sandy and Danny, Erik and Christine, even Nala and Simba. Epic couples with one thing in common – their legendary love stories have played out on stages across the world for decades.

Whether tragic, forbidden, or romantic – the theatre is always able to bring love to life in an unparalleled way, and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, love is certainly taking centre stage in Wales Millennium Centre this year.

In our quest to inspire our nation, and impress the world – we are bringing musicals such as Grease, Miss Saigon and Rent to Cardiff in 2017.

The Centre will certainly be a target for cupid’s arrow and we know one (or more!) of these classics will win your heart. So here’s our pick of most romantic theatre shows ever to grace the stage to put you in the mood for love.

Shakespeare’s ultimate tragic love story will be heading to the Weston Studio for two and a half weeks this spring.

The Bard’s iconic tale of love and tragedy is retold in this heart-wrenching co-production between Omidaze and Wales Millennium Centre. NoFitState are involved too – this show isn’t your usual Shakespeare, expect aerial circus, an ensemble cast and a proper night out.

It first premiered in London in 1999 and went on to enjoy more than 16 years on stages across the globe.

The story follows soon-to-be-married Sophie who lives on a Greek island and is searching for her real father to walk her down the aisle. But, with three possible fathers, she decides to invite them all to her wedding without informing her unsuspecting mother.

The heart-warming story, with a fantastic soundtrack, explores themes of long-lost love, true love, the love of friends, and undying love.

All in all it is the perfect date movie, or just one for you and your friends.

If it’s drama, love, and dancing you’re in the mood for – then Crazy For You is ideal!

The high-energy, high-kicking love story features plot twists, heartbreak, happiness and feel good tunes galore!

And If that sounds like your ideal date night, then the musical, starring Strictly’s Tom Chambers, will be lighting up the Centre from 5 September 2017.

The multi-award-winning romantic comedy surrounds the troubled love story of Bobby and Polly. Bobby, the son of a wealthy New York family is sent to shut down a failing theatre, owned by Polly’s family. However, in the process he falls for her and decides to save the beloved theatre instead.

Theatre-goers will also be treated to an iconic selection of Gershwin songs including They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, and I Got Rhythm.